Description

1837 Classic Five, McCloskey 2-BWell-Defined Near-Mint Example

1837 $5 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Large Date, Large 5, Breen-6512,
McCloskey 2-B, R.2. The most accessible of three 1837 half
eagle die pairs, distinguished by a Block 8 date and a solitary
curl at the forehead. Apricot-gold luster is dusky and understated
but near-intact, and the definition is better than often seen on
this series notorious for weak central strikes. Population: 16 in
58, 38 finer (4/13).(Registry
values: P1) (NGC ID# 25RZ, PCGS# 8175)